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Hi, my car needs two new front tyres (Ford Focus). I have two very good tyres that I could put on it but they are slightly different. The tyres on the car are 195/50 R15 and the tyres I have are 195/55 R15. Is it possible to put them on the car?
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James Cummins (Co.Dublin)Nov 2012 Filed under: tyres
Expert answer
Hi James,
It's not ideal to do this. It will change the outer circumference, which will alter your car's gearing and put the speedo out. It's not by a huge amount admittedly, but generally not recommended.
Hope that helps
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser@Shane_O_D